benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/
relocation assistance package. What You'll Get To Do: Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer who will take part in the design, build, deploy, and maintenance of cloud based systems and infrastructure to help the Digital Ecosystem Segment store data, run applications, and manage IT services efficiently and securely. Install, configure, and maintain cloud based servers, storage, and applications. Proactively monitor cloud systems for performance, security issues, and potential problems, then implement solutions to optimize efficiency and resource utilization. Use scripting languages to automate routine administrative tasks, improving efficiency and reducing human error. Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance Work with development teams, security personnel, and other stakeholders to meet evolving business
requirements. Basic
Qualifications:Cloud DevOps Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree with 1 year with 1 year Experience:or 4 additional years of relevant of relevant of relevant of relevant of relevant of relevant of relevant of relevant of relevant of relevantexperience in lieu of degree Principal Cloud DevOps Engineer: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant
experience; Master’s degree with 3 years, PhD 0 years or 9 years of related
experience in lieu of degree. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security
clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.) Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills Strong interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, and multi tasking
skills Currently holds an IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 such as CompTIA Security CE
Experience supporting Cloud platform infrastructure (ex. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Experience supporting Windows enterprise architecture or supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Experience with infrastructure components, including networking, storage, and IT security concepts.
Experience in scripting for automation (ex. PowerShell, Python, Bash) Familiar with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tools (ex. Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible)
Preferred
Qualifications: Proficiency in AWS cloud platform Infrastructure management & services. Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server operating systems. Networking Knowledge with Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Load Balancers, DNS, Firewall Rules, and Security Groups Proficient with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tools (ex. Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible)
Experience with Containerization and Orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, AWS Lambda)
Experience with secrets (ex. Vault) and artifact management (Nexus, Harbor)
Experience and understanding of working within DoD cybersecurity compliance guidelines #SentinelSoftware Primary Level
salary:Range: $77,200.00 $115,800.00 Secondary Level ondary Levelondary Levelondary LevelSalary Range: $95,300.00 $142,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope andresponsibilities of the position and the candidate's
experience,
education,
skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of
benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S.
Citizenship:is required for all positions with a governmentclearance and certain other restricted positions.